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Boot importance?

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DirtyDan
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How important is it to have a nice boot? How much does the boot affect how you ski in the park?

Here are my options:
1. I can buy this used Salomon boot that fits fine on me, but isn't a great boot for about $150 (sort of looks like a rental though)

2. I can drop the cash on a pair of new Full Tilts(keep in mind, I'm not made of money.)

Which do you think is the better option?
Apr 2 2011 1:43PM
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Pool.
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its all about how the boot fits, if its comfy and doesnt give u problems then why does it matter if htey look like rentaals ur pants are gonna be covering them
Apr 2 2011 1:48PM
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DirtyDan
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I'm not really talking about aethestics, as much as how much a nice boot helps you ski better..

I know that fulltilts are pretty light and that would definitely help as far as air tricks and shit.

Anybody have any input on the non-aethestic advantages to owning really nice boots?
Apr 2 2011 1:56PM
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Pool.
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i know that alot of boots (spk, ft, atomic volts) have shock absorbing pads in the footbed but a lighter boot doesnt really matter, i have spks and theyre super heavy but it doesnt effect me in the air too much
Apr 2 2011 1:58PM
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nkmo.
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Boots are the most important piece of gear IMO. Do yourself a favor and skip the Sallys, shit the FT's probably too for that matter. Go to a bootfitter, tell them what you're looking for in a boot, and they'll help get whats best for you.
Apr 2 2011 3:39PM
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*simba*
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Dan, go to Nestors and have them fit you for boots.

Having fitted boots is a must.
Apr 2 2011 3:53PM
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